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a WARNING: Kickback causes the power tool to jerk back toward the user,
causing possible loss of control and serious injury. Always take precautions
against kickback as described in this operator's manual.
DIRECTION OF FEED - INTERNAL CUTS (Figs. 24 and 24a)
When making an internal cut, such as a
groove, dado, or slot, always have the guide
you are using with the router (edge guide,
straight edge, board guide), on the right-hand
side of the router as you make the cut.
(Fig. 24)
When the guide is positioned on the
right hand side of the router, the router
travel should be from left to right and
"counterclockwise" around curves (see Fig.
24). This counterclockwise action around the
curve could cause "Climb cutting". Always be
alert and exercise extreme caution to maintain
control of the router when making this type of
cut around curves.
When the guide is positioned as shown in Fig.
24a, the router travel should be from left to
right and clockwise around curves.
If there is a choice, the set-up in Fig. 24 is
easier to use, but there is the possibility of
"Climb Cutting" around curves. In either case,
Fig. 24 or Fig. 24a, the sideways thrust of the
router cutting is always against the guide, as
is proper.
Fig. 24 GUIDE OUTSIDE
BIT ROTATION
THRUS }
BIT ROTATION/ X
ROUTER FEED GUIDE
DIRECTION
Fig. 24a GUIDE INSIDE
d"
BIT ROTATION
\
GUIDE
BIT ROTATION
ROUTER FEED DIRECTION
a WARNING: Always securely clamp the workpiece in place, and keep a firm
grip on the router base with both hands at all times. Failure to do so could result
in loss of control causing possible serious personal injury.
RATE OF FEED (Figs. 25 and 25a)
The proper rate of feed depends on several
factors: the hardness and moisture content
of the workpiece, the depth of cut, and the
cutting diameter of the bit. When cutting
shallow grooves in soft woods such as pine,
you may use a faster rate of feed. When
making deep cuts in hardwoods such as oak,
you should use a slower rate of feed.
Fig. 25
Bit Shank
Cut
Cutter
TOO FAST
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